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Lessons from the SAG strike
09 November 2023With Hollywood’s 118-day strike resolved, production can finally resume on our favourite evening TV shows. The union’s new contract provides actors protection from digital replicas are made of them or when their voice, likeness, or performance will b...
2023 Asia IP Awards winners crowned in Singapore
02 November 2023Fifty-three firms from 24 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions took home trophies at the 14th annual Asia IP Awards, held November 2 at CHIJMES in Singapore.
Digital celebrities: The reality of IP in a virtual world
31 October 2023From loss of revenue to IP misuse, virtual celebrities give rise to significant intellectual property challenges. Espie Angelica A. de Leon addresses these challenges and the measures to take.
Navigating the intellectual property frontier: Key trends shaping 2024’s IP field
31 October 2023This year marked a pivotal chapter in the development of intellectual property. Efforts were made to harmonize patent laws globally and discussions on copyright in the digital age gained prominence. Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses the challenges in IP...
Investing in IPR
31 October 2023Intellectual property rights is a crucial aspect to ensuring business success . How can investors gain economic benefits through IP protection?
Tracing the trail of IP forensic analysis
31 October 2023With the increasing importance of IP rights and the digitization of data, IP owners are advised to engage experts to perform forensic analyses of their intellectual properties
When trademark applications become not ordinary
31 October 2023Between the interplay between creativity and practicality in trademark applications, one can find a series of “ridiculous” trademark applications.
Striving to connect and promote: The story of the Taiwan Trademark Association
30 September 2023The Taiwan Trademark Association was formed in the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. As the organization moves into a more normal time, its president says that it will continue to work closely with TIPO to provide professional legal training to tradem...
Means-plus-function language: Inconsistency between the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office and juri...
29 September 2023Means-plus-function language – also known as MPF language –is a double-edged sword in Taiwan, sometimes helping and sometimes hurting a patent claim, depending on how the applicant uses it. Dr. Cross Liu explains how to weigh the pros and cons of usi...
Unlocking the power of innovation: How IP fuels business growth
28 September 2023In recent years, Asia-Pacific countries emphasized innovation and R&D efforts, resulting in a surge in patent filings and technology-related IP. Excel V. Dyquiangco explores these efforts and the challenges business must navigate to stay competitive...
Patent Package 2023
28 September 2023Asia IP unveils its choices for the top patent practices in Asia and the Pacific. This special section also includes a look at the surge in patent filings and technology-related IP in the region, and one at how countries are working to improve patent...
Consumer interest: In trademark litigation, are consumers the missing party?
28 September 2023There is a growing belief that the consumer is a crucial third party missing from the courtroom. Espie Angelica A. de Leon discusses how consumer interest is at stake in trademark litigation and the various ways countries address consumer interest wi...
Rise of plant-based meat pushes review of IP strategies
28 September 2023Due to shifting consumer preferences, flexitarian diets and increased global food demand, plant-based products are on the rise. Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses the evolution from using plant-based alternatives and the need to continually adapt and refi...
Protecting software and computer-implemented inventions
28 September 2023Software is now a vital part of innovation across various sectors, but many nations lack sufficient patent protection for software-related inventions. Excel V. Dyquiangco discusses the shift from hardware- to software-driven innovation and the signif...
The neurotechnology and data privacy interface
28 September 2023While neurotechnology is a step toward innovation in the field of brain research, Espie Angelica A. de Leon also explains the concerns regarding data privacy and protection that come with it.